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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.59, 3,230.22 and 1,750.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.59, 3,230.22 and 1,750.10 is: 2,415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.59 : 3,230.22 = 1,750.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.59/3,230.22 = 1,750.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.59x = 3,230.22 × 1,750.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.59x = 5,653,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,191.87/2,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.29

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